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18th Century Georgian Mahogany Butler's Tray on Stand
Baggott & Co.
for sale €1,463     $1,588
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18th Century Georgian Mahogany Butler's Tray on Stand

18th century
For Sale by Baggott & Co.
Description

A Georgian mahogany butler’s tray on stand

The rectangular tray, the base made from a single board of mahogany, with raised gallery pierced with hand holds to each side, the X-framed folding stand with green webbing.

English, circa 1750-1800

Declaration

Baggott & Co. has dated this Georgian Mahogany Butler Tray to the Georgian era.

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SA1214872
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BCSL2806
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Huntsman’s Yard, Sheep Street, Stow on the Wold, GL54 1AA

01451 830 370

Scotland:

Keepers House, Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, DG7 1QZ

07881 823 369

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A Georgian mahogany butler’s tray on stand
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The rectangular tray, the base made from a single board of mahogany, with raised gallery pierced with hand holds to each side, the X-framed folding stand with green webbing.
Baggott & Co.

English, circa 1750-1800

Date of Manufacture

Baggott & Co. has dated this Georgian Mahogany Butler Tray to the Georgian era.

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SA1214872
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BCSL2806
Baggott & Co.
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Huntsmans Yard
Sheep Street
Stow-on-the-Wold
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA

The Keepers House
Auchencairn
Castle Douglas
DG7 1QZ

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An 18th century Georgian mahogany butler tray featuring gallery sides with cut-out hand grips resting on a folding X-frame stand.
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Originating in 18th-century Britain, the butlers tray was developed as a portable wooden tray with raised gallery edges and cutout handles, designed to transport tea and dinnerware from service quarters to main reception rooms. The collapsible X-frame stand allowed servants to set down the tray securely at table height whenever required.

authentic Georgian pieces were primarily crafted from solid mahogany due to its durability and resistance to warping. The trays feature hand-cut dovetailed jointing along the gallery borders, while the folding X-frame stands rely on woven webbing straps or brass hinges to support the weight.

Authentic Georgian examples display hand-cut dovetail joints on the tray corners, hand-carved handle apertures, and signs of historical wear on the folding stand joints. The underside of the wood often reveals hand-sawn tool marks and an unpolished finish contrasting with the waxed upper surfaces.

A butlers tray on stand serves as an accent side table beside a sofa or armchair, or as a portable bar station for glassware and decanters. The removable tray top allows flexibility, permitting the piece to be repositioned easily across living areas.

Dust the wooden surfaces regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year to maintain the timber patina. Spills should be wiped away immediately to prevent moisture rings, and the piece should be positioned clear of direct heat sources and direct sunlight.
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